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Cult Fav Chicken Chain "Raising Cane’s" Coming to SFCult Fav Chicken Chain “Raising Cane’s” Coming to SF
By - posted 3/10/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco is finally getting its own Raising Cane’s. The popular chicken chain, known for its crispy chicken fingers, signature Cane’s sauce, and buttery Texas toast, will open its first SF location at Stonestown Galleria. Set to take over the former McDonald’s more...

SF's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 2025SF’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations 2025
By - posted 3/7/2025
Get Out: Events

Here’s our choices for our favorite free & affordable St. Patrick’s events for 2025 including a huge 3-day pub crawl, San Francisco’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day block party at Irish Bank, a Leprechaun Hunt, our very own Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival & more...

Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom at SF's Japanese Tea GardenBeautiful Azaleas in Bloom at SF’s Japanese Tea Garden
By - posted 3/6/2025
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Spring Flowers

Azaleas Bloom at the Japanese Tea Garden Azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons are adding eye-catching pops of color to the Japanese Tea Garden. They are the eye-catching magenta flowers on rounded bushes primarily at the entrance of the Japanese Tea Garden with some more sprinkled throughout. Come by and see them for yourself more...

SF's Getting a Brand New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront ParkSF’s Getting a Brand New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
By - posted 3/4/2025
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Embarcadero Waterfront Park Revitalization Moves Forward San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to revamp Embarcadero Plaza and the adjacent Sue Bierman Park as part of ongoing efforts to boost Downtown’s public spaces. The project is a collaboration between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Office of Economic more...

Outside Lands' Eager Beaver Pre-Sale: March 5 (2025)Outside Lands’ Eager Beaver Pre-Sale: March 5 (2025)
By - posted 3/4/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

It’s time to get ready for Outside Lands to take over Golden Gate Park on August 8-10, 2025 to get the heart of San Francisco pumping. There’s no official word on the headliners yet, but 3-Day Eager Beaver tickets get unearthed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, for $485.05 ($425 + $60.05 fees), which more...

SF's Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebrations (2025)SF’s Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebrations (2025)
By - posted 3/3/2025
Block Party, Celebrations

We can’t do anything normal here in the Bay Area. And it’s the same thing with Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday.  Check out the City’s most interesting and unique Mardi Gras celebrations including a big block party The Fillmore, with a second line parade and free blues concert, a daytime block more...

Popular BBQ Joint "Everett & Jones" Opening in SFPopular BBQ Joint “Everett & Jones” Opening in SF
By - posted 2/28/2025
Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for sharing that Everett & Jones, is set to open a new location at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. The San Francisco Port Commission has approved a lease for the restaurant at 300 Jefferson St., a two-story space that has been vacant since 2020. The new restaurant more...

Daly City's New Huge Korean Market & Food Hall Opens March 2025Daly City’s New Huge Korean Market & Food Hall Opens March 2025
By - posted 2/26/2025
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets

Bay Area food lovers have a new destination to explore as Jagalchi officially opens at Serramonte Center in Daly City on March 28, 2025. This 75,000-square-foot marketplace brings together a high-end Korean grocery store, fresh seafood market, Michelin-starred restaurant, specialty rice bakery, deli, and more, making it one of the more...

SF's New Simpsons Inspired Pop Up Bar "Moe'z"SF’s New Simpsons Inspired Pop Up Bar “Moe’z”
By - posted 2/25/2025
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco

Thanks to 48 Hills for sharing the news that San Francisco has a new destination for fans of The Simpsons. Moe’z, a pop-up bar inspired by Moe’s Tavern, has opened in Lower Nob Hill. Located on Sutter Street, this bar offers an experience with references to the long-running animated series. The more...

SF May End Free Street Parking in Golden Gate ParkSF May End Free Street Parking in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 2/24/2025
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing the news that San Francisco officials are considering new parking fees for Golden Gate Park, potentially ending free street parking along Martin Luther King Drive and other park roads. The proposal, which is part of a broader effort to address a growing budget deficit, more...

San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2025San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2025
By - posted 2/24/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous March festivals, street fairs, and events including lively Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras celebrations, festive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the “Brides of March” Wedding Dress Pub Crawl, Holi, and much more you can look forward to this March 2025. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more...

Ocean Beach Bonfires are Back for 2025Ocean Beach Bonfires are Back for 2025
By - posted 2/24/2025
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2025 bonfires are back through the end of October more...

Golden Gate Park Hosts 125+ Free Live Concerts in 2025Golden Gate Park Hosts 125+ Free Live Concerts in 2025
By - posted 2/19/2025
Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will present more than 125 free more...

SF's Free Muni Weekend: Lunar New Year 2025 + NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15-16)SF’s Free Muni Weekend: Lunar New Year 2025 + NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15-16)
By - posted 2/14/2025
Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

To celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 and the NBA All-Star Weekend, Muni is offering FREE rides all weekend long—making it easier to join the fun! 🎉🐉🏀 🚍 Free Muni Details When? 48 Hours this weekend Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 12:01 AM to Sunday, February 16, 2025 – 11:59 PM Where? Free rides on ALL Muni buses, more...

NBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San FranciscoNBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San Francisco
By - posted 2/14/2025
Celebrations, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games

NBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San Francisco: What to Expect San Francisco is buzzing with excitement as the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend comes to town from February 13–16, 2025. Union Square and Powell Street are transforming into “NBA All-Star Alley,” a vibrant hub of basketball-themed pop-ups, installations, and activities that will more...